Rucksacks and backpacks
Innovative, multi-sport backpacks to run, hike, climb, camp, swim and ride. Our backpack design has three guiding principles: minimise weight, maximise freedom of movement and increase load-carrying comfort and stability.
Rucksacks and backpacks
Our rucksacks have been winning awards since 2005. All our backpacks are guaranteed by our 3-year Alpine Bond.
Alpkit technical rucksacks and backpacks
There's something for everyone in our range of packs. Rucksacks for walking, waterproof dry bags to keep your kit dry in a downpour and activity-specific running packs, mountain biking backpacks and camping rucksacks designed to support all adventures.
Compare our packs in the table below to help you choose which is right. We've also got a range of rucksack accessories like Bota hydration bladder and our waterproof Rucksack Cover to help you get the most out of your pack.
| Pack | Style | Capacity | Weight | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atom | Packable Pack | 13L | 70g | Travel |
| Vora | Waist pack | 6L | 326g | Bike, Run |
| Artlu | Hydration Vest | 10L | 455g | Run, Hike, Bike |
| Idris | Daypack | 25L | 590g | Mountain marathon |
| Skytrail | Daypack | 14L | 611g | Bike |
| Gnarl | Daypack | 15L | 405g | Climb, Hike, Bike |
| Gourdon | Waterproof Pack | 20 - 30L | 355 - 460g | Bike, Climb, Hike |
| Presta | Daypack | 25L | 597g | Bike, Climb, Hike |
| Ledge | Backpack | 35L | 910g | Climb, Hike |
| Orion | Backpack | 45L | 900g | Climb, Hike |
| Pacific Crest | Backpack | 55 - 65L | 1.7 - 1.8kg | Climb, Hike |
| Vora | |
|---|---|
| Style | Waistpack |
| Capacity | 6L |
| Weight | 326g |
| Activity | Bike, Run |
| Artlu | |
|---|---|
| Style | Backpack |
| Capacity | 10L |
| Weight | 455g |
| Activity | Hike, Run |
| Skytrail | |
|---|---|
| Style | Backpack |
| Capacity | 14L |
| Weight | 611g |
| Activity | Bike |
| Gnarl | |
|---|---|
| Style | Backpack |
| Capacity | 15L |
| Weight | 405g |
| Activity | Bike, Climb, Hike |
| Gourdon | |
|---|---|
| Style | Dry bag |
| Capacity | 20 - 30L |
| Weight | 355 - 460g |
| Activity | Bike, Climb, Hike |
| Presta | |
|---|---|
| Style | Backpack |
| Capacity | 25L |
| Weight | 597g |
| Activity | Bike, Climb, Hike |
| Orion | |
|---|---|
| Style | Backpack |
| Capacity | 45L |
| Weight | 900g |
| Activity | Climb, Hike |
| Pacfic Crest | |
|---|---|
| Style | Backpack |
| Capacity | 55 - 65L |
| Weight | 1.7 - 1.8kg |
| Activity | Climb, Hike |
Hiking rucksacks
Whether you need a daypack or a carry-it-all backpacking behemoth, all our hiking backpacks are lightweight and made for the outdoors. From 15 to 65 litres we've a wide selection of styles to suit all types of hiking.
Fully featured packs
Zip pockets, chest straps, water bottle side pockets, hydration pouches, ice axe loops... all this and more. We cram our packs with technical features so you can get the most out of whatever activity you're up to.
Waterproof dry bags
All our packs are water resistant with an eco-friendly PFC-free DWR treatment as standard. Our Gourdon range of fully waterproof backpack dry bags have roll top closures and taped seams for ultimate protection from the elements.
British Made backpacks
We also make a range of backpacks right here in the UK on the edge of the Peak District. With waxed cotton construction, bar-tacked stress-points and bound seams our UK Made range is dependable and guaranteed by our 25 year Alpine Bond.
Mountain journal
Grab a brew, kick back and relax with in-depth features, tales of derring-do and Go Nice Place Do Good Things.
How To Pack A Rucksack
Working out what to take and where to pack it results in a far more enjoyable trip. Your bag's comfy....
Inside Alpkit: The Faces Behind our UK Made Products
Hiking, bikepacking, bouldering. Whatever your outdoor addiction is, we generally make kit for it and have been doing so for...
Custom Rucksacks For Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue
After several years of designing, honing and tweaking, we’re very pleased to be handing over 10 custom made rucksacks to...
How to Choose an Alpkit Backpack
Big backpacks and small ones. Feature full and stripped back. Packs to run, hike, climb, camp and cycle. We try...
What size backpack do I need?
There are multiple factors which determine what size rucksack you need: length of activity, type of activity, weather conditions, and...
How To Pack A Rucksack
Working out what to take and where to pack it results in a far more enjoyable trip. Your bag's comfy....